Blues wing Mark Tele'a has been suspended for three Super Rugby Pacific matches for a tip tackle against the Reds in Brisbane last Friday.

Powerful All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a has taken up a Japanese club contract, potentially bringing his test career to a close.

A couple of late tries pushed out the All Blacks' 29-11 win over Italy in Turin in a largely unsatisfying conclusion to the northern tour.

All Blacks test against Italy will be the final match in the black jersey for long-serving Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.

The All Blacks' bruising 23-13 victory over then-world No 1 Ireland in Dublin last weekend has come at a cost.

The All Blacks needed a last-quarter comeback to escape Twickenham with a two-point victory over England.

The All Blacks have been stunned by Argentina in the opening game of the Rugby Championship.

Some Beauden Barrett magic was enough for the All Blacks to beat England and claim a series sweep.

The Hurricanes and Blues have confirmed their places in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals.

The Hurricanes rolled to six straight victories to open the Super Rugby Pacific season but the latest win may have come at a big cost....